HE defined and designed swinging London in the late 1960s and early ‘70s. Now a new collection inspired by Ossie Clark, plus a limited run of unreleased vintage designs remastered for 2013, is about to hit the high street.

The colour palette ranges from look of the moment monochrome to cobalt blue, zingy lime and gorgeous deep red and all come in sizes eight to 18.

The designer, who died in 1996, has long been due a revival.

He was adored by the likes of Marianne Faithfull, Mick Jagger, Twiggy, The Beatles and The Who and, heavily influenced by both Pop Art and Hollywood glamour, was dubbed ‘the king of King's Road’ by the ‘60s fashion press.

His influence extended to other, later designers too including Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford and Manolo Blahnik who, in tribute, said of him: “He created an incredible magic with the body and achieved what fashion should do – create desire.”

The Ossie Clark label débuts with 90 pieces and is available to buy online now at www.ossieclarklondon.co.uk , at Debenhams online and in store in February.